Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX100V

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and TX100V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed 4 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX100V is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX100V.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX100V will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.